Bursaries and Scholarships
Scholarships
Westholme Scholarships are available at the Principal’s discretion to award talent and excellence in a variety of areas. If you are interested in applying for a scholarship please click on the link below:
Entry into the Senior School (Year 7)
Academic Scholarships begin at 5% and will not exceed 50% of termly tuition fees. They are available for award to students entering Year 7 following the results of the Entrance Assessment, interview and reference from the relevant primary school and on other talents as identified by the Principal. The Academic Scholarship is awarded on performance and cannot be applied for. Students are invited into Westholme to sit a further paper following the initial entrance assessment once all applicants’ assessments are scored.
Music Scholarships are available for award on entry to Year 7 following a music audition, supplemented by a reference from the student’s current music teacher. Candidates should be of at least grade 3 standard on one or more musical instruments (the voice is classed as an instrument), although it is not essential for them to have taken a grade 3 examination. The maximum award for each Scholarship is 50% of termly tuition fees. These awards are conditional upon the continued commitment of the recipient to the musical life of the School and as such High standards of conduct, assumption of responsibility and a strong work ethic will be expected from all students and the Scholarship could be withdrawn if such conditions are not kept.
Sport Scholarships are available for award on entry to Year 7. The Sport Scholarships are conditional upon the student’s commitment to the sporting life of Westholme and will be awarded following a practical skill and fitness test, an interview with the Director of Sport and a written testimonial from the student’s current sport club or coach. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in at least one sport. High standards of conduct, assumption of responsibility and a strong work ethic will be expected from all students and the Scholarship could be withdrawn if such conditions are not kept.
Drama Scholarships are available for award on entry to Year 7 following an audition, supplemented by a reference from the student’s current drama teacher. Candidates should prepare a solo monologue of about 1 minute in length. Pupils will also be asked to join in some drama games and improvisation to assess potential. These awards are conditional upon the continued commitment of the recipient to the dramatical life of the School. High standards of conduct, assumption of responsibility and a strong work ethic will be expected from all students and the Scholarship could be withdrawn if such conditions are not kept.
Dance Scholarships are available for award on entry to Year 7 following an audition, supplemented by a reference from the student’s current dance teacher. Candidates should prepare a solo dance piece of about 1 minute in length. Pupils will also be asked to join in some dance exercises and engage with a choreographer from Westholme. These awards are conditional upon the continued commitment of the recipient to the performing arts life of the School. High standards of conduct, assumption of responsibility and a strong work ethic will be expected from all students and the Scholarship could be withdrawn if such conditions are not kept.
INSPIRED Sixth Form Scholarships
The Sixth Form Academic Scholarship is an award that covers up to 25% remission of school fees for both years of study in Year 12 and 13. A limited number of means-tested bursaries are available.
Eligibility for the Scholarship:
Predicted 4 GCSE grade 8s or higher
Fully completed Application Form
Fully completed Reference Form
If successful, you will be invited to a short interview with The Principal of Westholme School. Please click here if you are interested in applying for this scholarship.
Further details on scholarships are available from the Registrar: registrar@westholmeschool.com
To request a scholarship application form, please contact the Registrar on 01254 506070.
Bursaries
These are normally available only to external pupils entering Year 7 and Year 12. If parents’ relevant income exceeds £60,000 per annum then it is most unlikely that an application will be successful. The award is based on relevant family income tempered by performance at the Entrance Examination. Normally a Bursary award will not exceed 50% of fees. All applications must be supported by a financial statement completed on a proforma available from the Finance Office and coupled with documentary evidence of income. Other normal charges such as lunches and optional extras such as coach travel and individual music tuition, also need to be taken into consideration. Although offered on an annual basis, the expectation is that an award will run for the whole time a pupil is at Westholme, assuming no change in financial circumstances and satisfactory progress by the pupil concerned.
Each year bursaries are reassessed and parents will be required to submit an annual declaration of income and assets. A family may be eligible for bursaries for two or more children simultaneously.
If you would like to apply for a bursary, you should tick the relevant box on the School Application Form. It needs to be emphasised that an application does not automatically guarantee an award. An independent assessor will complete a home visit and interview with all applicants. If you require any further information on bursaries, please do not hesitate to contact the Commercial Director on: davenportv@westholmeschool.com
The school’s decision on bursary offers is final; there is no appeals procedure as it is the responsibility of applicants to provide true and accurate information through the application process. The amount of charitable funds we have to return to bursaries and scholarships varies each year and it is soley at the Principal’s discretion.
